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Saturday, 22 August 2015

5 Environments you should be Careful about when wearing Contact Lenses

Circle contact lenses are generally safe to wear but there
are certain places where you should make sure that your eyes remain safe.
Contact lenses don’t hurt by themselves, provided they are FDA approved. Yet they may be somewhat painful if
carelessness is shown.

1. Welding Workshops & Chemical Industries

Welding labs and operators face an array of hazards from
fumes to electric shocks and suffocation. A welder is required to wear special
fire-resistant costume & safety eye wear. Contact lenses should be avoided
in welding areas because of the high heating temperatures. Chemical industries
that generate fumes, gaseous vapors & infrared radiation may also hinder
with proper contact lens functioning. Since contact lenses are like a sponge;
they let in all the gases they are exposed to.

2. Sports Courts

Observe caution whilst playing sports like badminton,
tennis, and other close eye contact games. If you wear prescription contact
lenses, create an extra barrier of safety by wearing safety eye wear to prevent
serious damages. Wearing circle contacts whilst playing video/computer games
can also cause eye-strain.

3. Beauty Salons

Though beauty salons must not prevent you wearing your
fashion cosmetic lenses, it is advised to be a bit more vigilant during your
stay in the building. A salon deals with hair sprays/aerosols, deodorants,
cologne spray etc that might cause the appearance of an annoying film over the
surface of contact lenses. Keep your eyes shut when you get finishing touches
to tame your tresses using a hair spray.

4. Extreme Temperature Changes

Georgia May's Courtesy

Use caution when wearing circle contacts in extreme
temperature zones. I.e. sub-zero temperature or the places that have high
heating temperatures such as oven, fire-place etc.

Contact lenses should be immediately removed if they become
uncomfortable suddenly & consistently. Avoid wearing circle lenses when you
have cold or flu. Contact lenses are medical devices and you should only wear
them if you consider yourself mature enough for the meticulous handling they
demand.